Catawba County, NC home prices

Catawba County, NC: the typical home is worth $297,176 as of 2026-05, up +1.3% over the past year and +167.0% since 2000. Listings run about $198/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1979: $46,982 → 2026: $297,176 (6.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $297,176, homes in Catawba County sit 8% above the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 27% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #40 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.3% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 56 days on the market, with 26% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.5× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,467/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,541/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Lincoln County, NC ($406,862) · Alexander County, NC ($267,692) · Iredell County, NC ($389,652) · Gaston County, NC ($302,076) · Caldwell County, NC ($241,800) · Burke County, NC ($256,950)